Volunteering

Volunteering

December 5th is International Volunteer Day. Spare a few moments of your time to help people, animals and causes that are less fortunate. Gratitude and volunteering go together. Here are some gratitude mindfulness exercises....
The United Nations:  One for All and All for One

The United Nations: One for All and All for One

On December 4, 1945, he US Senate approved American participation in the United Nations. The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations,...
Cultivate More Mindfulness Each and Everyday

Cultivate More Mindfulness Each and Everyday

“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness.” –Jon Kabat Zinn It has been suggested that mindfulness is a predictive factor in self-reported perceived stress. The present study aimed to investigate the link...
What Happens When We Build Joy in Our Everyday Lives?

What Happens When We Build Joy in Our Everyday Lives?

December 2nd is National Build Joy Day. We can all use a little joy in our day. Here is a day devoted to just that. A little joy can go a long way. Does displaying positive emotions (e.g., joy) during a funding pitch help an entrepreneur gain more financial support?...
Rosa Parks sat for what she believed in

Rosa Parks sat for what she believed in

December 1, 1955 was a massive milestone in civil rights history. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. She was arrested and the rest is civil rights history. On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks rejected bus driver James F....